Episoder
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Stories:
President Camille Johnson, the perfect diplomat.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-participates-international-
womens-day-diplomacy-event
New book celebrating YW
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/03/12/carry-on-young-womens-history-book/
Water conservation, Church believes it do you?
https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/03/12/church-reduces-water-usage-western-
united-states-2025/
Sports:
Kevin Young, Slow start, strong finish
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/12/byu-basketball-coach-kevin-young-turnaround-nba-
assistant-methods-processes/
Alex Jensen coming home
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/06/alex-jensen-hired-utah-basketball-head-coach/
Jimmer Fredette and March Madness
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/13/jimmer-fredette-ncaa-tournament-yahoo-sports-
broadcasts/
Zack Wilson on the move again
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/03/10/zach-wilson-signing-miami-dolphins-free-agent/
Cougar Tail flavors ranked
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/09/21/ranking-best-byu-cougartail-flavors/
Music:
History of the Tabernacle Organ
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/story-famed-salt-lake-tabernacle-organ?
If you are an Organ Nerd, this story is for you
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/8-tabernacle-organists-to-perform-march-11-on-
new-pipe-organ-at-byu
Mormons in the Media:
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, release date and new cast info:
https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1234850002/miranda-hope-mcwhorter-the-
secret-lives-of-mormon-wives/
Lori Vallow speaks to Dateline
https://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/lori-vallow-daybell-the-jailhouse-interview/9000414341
MBB:
Judge and Fire Chief…oh my…
https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/court-documents-reveal-connection-between-high-profile-
box-elder-county-officials-arrested-for-alleged-child/article_bd76740a-ff52-11ef-8414-
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Manglende episoder?
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MATT
Church’s First Ever Global Youth Activity
MELISSA
Elder Rasband tells members in the Philippines to ‘REdedicate their lives” in preparation for the temples being built
MATT
Elder Uchtdorf recalls the two times he had to flee to a new country and the challenges he faced.
MELISSA
Giving Machines Changed Millions of Lives in 2024—Here Are the Final Numbers
MATT
The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ
Related Southwest corner of Temple Square to reopen
MELISSA
Utah Christians — from Catholics to Lutherans to Latter-day Saints — begin countdown to Easter. A Post for Ash Wednesday.
MATT
Residents of Pinesdale, a Montana town founded decades ago by fundamentalist Mormons, are suing for the land they say rightfully belongs to them; the breakaway church maintains it was never theirs.
MELISSA
Managing Stress and Anxiety - the Church’s ‘Caring’ instagram page
Caring.churchofjesuschrist
MATT
A former branch president with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been charged with the rape of a teenager.
MATT: Famous Mormons:
Which Famous Mormon had his name dropped to President Trump this week?
Michael T. Benson (President West Virginia University)
Mike Leach (American football coach)
Danny Ainge (Basketball)
RELATED
Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Growing Up Mormon: Katherine Heigl, Ryan Gosling, More
Big/Little/No Deal:
MATT
Tariffs. And Their Arch-Apostle
MELISSA
The debate over BYU Professors and orthodoxy isn’t over yet.
MATT
Newest LDS apostle says porn addicts can kick their habit through professional help and Jesus’ love
MELISSA
Toxic Perfectionism in perspective: Latter-day Saints' unique outlook
MATT
Pew study shows how Latter-day Saints’ political and social views have — and have not — shifted in the past 20 years
MELISSA
Utah Explains: What the Heck is “Mormon Cuisine”?
MATT
By bringing in a slew of 5-star prospects with no connection to Utah or the LDS church, BYU basketball has shown how quickly a school can change its standing in the modern era of college sports.
MELISSA
The Bachelor comes to Star Valley, Wyoming. Related. related.
MATT
Mormon Wives Star Jessi Ngatikaura Documents $2K+ Nose Job After Being Insecure About It During Filming.
RELATED
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Mayci Neeley to Share 'Juicy Play-by-Play' in New Memoir Told You So.
This Week in Mormon History:
80 years ago - Feb 28, 1944
[David O. McKay]
Later, I went over to the Temple and instructed the [First] Presidency to take steps to have more reverence in the Temple. To that end suggested: first, the removal of the desk in the Celestial Room; second, not to have witnesses to marriages enter Celestial Room in street clothing; third, it will be well to consider the advisability of the General Authorities who perform marriages to be dressed in white.
90 years ago - End of February 1935
[J. Reuben Clark]
Tithing-Death Benefit.
It is the intention of the First Presidency to give, as a matter of aid and reward for faithfulness, from and after January 1, 1936, to one or more or all of the faithful Church members of the family of a deceased tithe-payer dying after January 1, 1936, an amount equal to one-tenth (1/10) of the tithing paid by such deceased tithe-payer after January 1, 1935.
The First Presidency may change, modify, or discontinue the plan and practice thereof in whole or as to any individual case if wisdom or the necessities of the Church seem in their opinion to make such a course desirable.
175 years ago - Feb 28, 1850
Originally named the University of Deseret, the University of Utah is the oldest state university west... -
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News Stories:
New Musical to rival BOM Musical, twist, its spiritual
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/faith-affirming-book-of-mormon-musical-messiah-in-
america/
Some name calling at the BYU AZ bb Game
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/02/23/arizona-basketball-byu-postgame-
handshake-line-brawl-incident-wildcats-ad-statement-fan-chant/79815526007/
Leaders can now assist in helping with names for the temple
https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/02/22/family-name-assist-easy-tool-
familysearch-elder-hamilton-elder-bragg/
President Holland visits Saints in CA
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/22/holland-wildfires-apostle-los-angeles-southern-
california-devotional/
Money in the SLC Temple, historians rejoice
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/21/salt-lake-temple-construction-updates/
Bishop dies in Alaska airplane crash
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/12/he-didnt-text-landed-eagle-river-man-killed-
bering-air-plane-crash-remembered-by-family/
Influencer’s husband in helicopter crash
https://people.com/jennifer-houghton-reveals-husband-was-in-helicopter-crash-11685356
Is Utah politically lonely?
https://dnyuz.com/2025/02/18/a-lonely-holdout-where-republicans-still-resist-trump-utah/
Mormons in the Media:
Ruby Frankie Documentary on HULU
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hulus-new-ruby-franke-docuseries-features-family-members-1st-
public-interviews-and-unseen-video-footage-130050402.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Kevin Frankie advocates to Utah Legislature for protection children of bloggers
https://www.ksl.com/article/51256208/franke-family-speaks-in-support-of-new-protections-for-
child-actors-influencers
A Mormon on the bachelor
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/latter-day-saints-bachelor-grant/
Influences on Insta discussing the new garment styles
Calling all bearded, long hair, tattooed Members, Church casting is looking for you!
MBB:
Lori Vallow- No Camera’s in the courtroom in AZ
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/lori-vallow-daybell-wants-cameras-banned-courtroom-
during-her-arizona-trial
He ran an “Amazon Store Front”
https://ksltv.com/local-news/amazon-scheme-wilde -
Dr. Ben Schilaty a clinical social worker and professor of social work at Utah Valley University, specializing in therapy for LGBTQ clients and their families. He is the author of the award-winning book "A Walk In My Shoes: Questions I am Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint" and co-hosts the podcast "Questions from the Closet." A multilingual professional speaking Spanish and Portuguese, Dr. Schilaty has lived and worked in Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, and Portugal. He is also the cofounder of the Gather Conference, which provides Christ-centered support to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their loved ones. We want a link to this blog post in the show notes, and perhaps a link to his podcast.
Here is the blog link:https://www.benschilaty.com/post/i-worked-at-byu-as-an-openly-gay-administrator
Here is the podcast link:https://alloutintheopen.org/about -
Hosts: Kurt Francom & Jeff Gasser
Links:
Mormonland Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iLNbTEmVnk1nHpwW5Yqq2?go=1&sp_cid=cf1c49915253829a9149b8f3e65fee90&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=b0ca7ad6b8c54356
https://ksltv.com/religion/salt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027/739491/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcSqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYKCQRVuSe9cEbNkRFxOOIpip4bklmaHwi9FofbZk5WGH_PYQ9ZGZaqB9g_aem_aWuDqTDBl4nBJV9mr_0ZXw
https://x.com/NelsonRussellM/status/1890415720149782842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1890415720149782842%7Ctwgr%5E589f48282aa57671cdb82059b1b5e0c191f7c44d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fksltv.com%2Freligion%2Fsalt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027%2F739491%2F&prefetchTimestamp=1739571881279&mx=2
https://x.com/BednarDavidA/status/1888603763264647170
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/11/kellen-moore-named-new-orleans-saints-head-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbpAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHazJp924sYUK7aR9JF9D-w0oP5pOveNv743h5i5SRAQblD1fE8sC9kSToA_aem_K6O_omjBQNuH-3Tjc8p-Tg
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fifteen-new-hymns-available-to-use-in-church-and-at-home
https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/2/4/bryan-johnson-says-he-wants-to-live-forever-what-does-he-really-want?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcrk91q75iserZq4G7iqdy2C2wPhhco9bwMZVSe4RRQF08A8AnvfK5E9Cw_aem_dW5rqO4q6OgZnkiXaTpfQQ
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/08/mweg-day-at-the-capitol-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXlLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU0vg5Oh5Ih59aFOVBPPuZqfjFDZleNDo5EQEksaDrLytgX0uQglNtFVjA_aem_e3qMmYWpFVcp5RB9lh-uoQ
https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/01/30/church-statement-principles-guidelines-immigration-law-love-family/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-name-change-scouting-america/78087597007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkiBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXY_rMjPOAKSQqvYJfppe2TQWbw25xtaEOP6c2LeV2_YZgIPnXgspu9RYg_aem_2LQ5iCi4Lf5K9RWyx318WQ
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-of-america-celebrate-115th-birthday/78298452007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-name-change/73599643007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/07/29/judge-oks-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-plan-issues-remain-sexual-abuse/9584367002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/23/boy-scouts-sex-abuse-claims-may-grow-tens-thousands/3718751001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/02/boy-scouts-scouts-bsa-girls-joining-cub-scouts/572036002/
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-freeman-japan
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/reenactment-walk-to-mississippi-river-honors-nauvoo-pioneers
https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/nauvoo-illinois/
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sundance-camille-n-johnson-humanitarian-leadership
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-global-effort-health-well-being-women-children
Taysom Hill Interview: https://youtu.be/31Wpdpuuvdg?si=EBfrzozFmzqK7A3F -
Stories:
Sunday School is alive and Well
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/04/sunday-school-general-presidency-
launches-worldwide-social-media-accounts/
Andy Reid throwing down his favorite trilogy
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/03/andy-reid-favorite-book-trilogy-scriptures-book-of-
mormon/
Elder Duncan shares an inspiring message
https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/
Religious Freedom Summitt
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/05/elder-ulisses-soares-religious-freedom-
summit-protect-human-rights/
Some international service in Peru
https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/06/members-in-peru-reflect-saviors-love-
and-service/
International child nutrition efforts
https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/04/guatemala-member-focused-child-
nutrition-efforts/
Service and social inclusion in south America
https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/03/argentina-peru-church-efforts-promote-
social-inclusion-accessibility-south-america/
YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs
https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable-
off-road-wheelchair-company
The new PROvo?
https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed-
out-in-byus-win-over-baylor
She spins A LOT
https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti
The Dancing Dad.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers-
on-social-media
Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them?
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of-
ministering-interviews
MBB:
Former Bishop alleged to have behaved badley
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/former-lds-bishop-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-16-
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Stories:
https://isaacbingwright.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-jon-heder
Church issues statement on immigration
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/30/church-statement-on-immigration-policy
Church scores a “win” on Huntsman tithing lawsuit
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/31/alert-lds-church-prevails-federal/
Update on CA Wildfires
https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/01/27/southern-california-fires-church-donations-ministering/
Texas Temple Update
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/27/church-fairview-town-mckinney-texas-temple-rluipa/
New lawsuit against the Church
https://buildingsaltlake.com/udot-files-eminent-domain-suit-against-lds-church-for-1800-n-widening-in-clinton
Be Good Stewarts of the Earth
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/churchs-environmental-sustainability-efforts-show-love-for-earth-and-gods-children?
Mormon Cricket getting a new name
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/29/mormon-cricket-that-name-just-has/
Ben Speaks
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/
Real Housewives of SLC, Jack Barlow update
https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/lisa-barlow-son-jack-mormon-mission-health-update
These stories if we have time….
YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs
https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable-off-road-wheelchair-company
The new PROvo?
https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed-out-in-byus-win-over-baylor
She spins A LOT
https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti
The Dancing Dad.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers-on-social-media
Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them?
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of-ministering-interviews -
Link to Rebecca Glazier's Book: https://amzn.to/4h5Xe7G
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Links:
Why I returned to teach at BYU
Teaching at BYU gives us freedom we would not have at other universities
LA Temple Currently Safe from Wildfire - Missionaries Moved
Church makes buildings available for shelter, provides aid as California fires destroy member homes
Statement from LA Stake President
How BYU Animation Students Find Success While Relying on Their Faith
On front lines of Trump's impending trade war, an 'unflappable' Latter-day Saint
Thousands Gather to Package 1 Million Meals for Utah Food Bank
FamilySearch Supports Community Project to Honor Women, Stories of the 'Six-Triple-Eight' WWII Battalion
What to expect at FSY in 2025
Open House and Dedication Announced for Nairobi Kenya Temple and Belgium Temple image released
Sunday School President Paul V. Johnson Announces BYU–Pathway Resource Center in Philippines
Emotional First Aid Kits Support Spain Flood Survivors
Real Mormonism -
President Nelson
New Year Invitation
How to subscribeCurriculum Resources
6 New Chapters
Elder Merrill C. Oaks
First Presidency Honors the Life of US President Jimmy Carter
Full list of upcoming BYU devotional speakers
Episode 221: The 2025
Mormon church expands South Florida portfolio with $102M purchase of apartment complex near Wellington
Church donates
Lisa Marsh
Scott Pulsipher
Chris Lynne
Arizona Regulators
Closed a Failing Charter School.
It Reopened as a Private LDS Religious School Funded by Taxpayers
Who is Most Likely
Church Releases Video
Scriptures in One Hand,
It Pays to Have Long Hair and a Beard in Utah—Jesus Models Are in Demand
Perspective: Living the gospel makes women less consumed in superficial appearance
40 years ago this week
195 years ago this week - Jan 02, 1830
155 years ago this week - Jan 1, 1870 -
00:00-10:12: Introduction
10:12-13:26: Reflections on 2024 Podcast Interviews
18:37-21:50: Top Stories of 2024 (Starting with Kirtland Temple Purchase)
23:51-28:39: Global Events and Church Policy Changes
32:48-41:14: New Hymns
57:52-01:02:40: The Significance of 200 Temples and President Nelson's 100th Birthday
01:03:35-01:04:07: Reviewing 2024 Predictions
01:06:39-01:07:11: 2025 Predictions
01:09:10-01:09:55: Predictions for the Future of Temples and Language in the Church
01:10:29-01:11:12: Predictions on Garments and Church Transparency
01:12:06-01:15:23: Predictions for Mormon-Themed Reality Shows and Church Leadership
01:15:45-01:28:00: Predictions and Aspirations for Future Church Leadership -
Original Giving Machines on Display at the Church History Museum
Christmas in Kirtland
Sister Christopherson makes Gingerbread Houses!
The year of the Mormon Woman
You can't Kill the Trad Wife Stories....
Utah Hair
Sold in SLC – Newest Reality TV to tap into Mormon Culture
Long Hair Jesus look-alike in demand in Utah
Plural Marriage – illustrated?
Ordinance Ready – New Features
New letters and a place to make-out at BYUI
BYU Went Fishing and caught a Big One
How did BYU land one of the biggest BB recruits EVER?
Judge rules 'cult mom' Lori Vallow Daybell can represent herself in Arizona trial -
https://www.deseret.com/authors/samuel-benson/
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